Senior Dam Safety Engineer - FERC IC

McMillen; Kirkland (WA); À distance; USD 165 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits program (medical, dental, etc

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

Résumé du poste

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer - FERC-IC to join our team. This role requires a PE license and 15+ years in civil/structural/geotechnical dam safety evaluations, including FERC Part 12D experience.

The position offers a fully remote option and flexible hours for the right candidate. You will lead dam safety analyses, client relationships, project management, and contribute to training and EAP exercises across federally-regulated hydro projects.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering; MS preferred.
• Active PE license in good standing required.
• 15+ years of engineering consulting with FERC Part 12D experience.
• Experience as FERC Independent Consultant or CDSE eligible.
• PMFA/L2RA facilitator on a FERC-regulated project or eligible.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state dam safety standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proposal development.
• Experience with AutoCAD, GeoStudio, AllPile, Rocscience, or HEC-RAS.

Responsabilités

• Perform dam safety work including FERC Part 12D inspections.
• Lead PFMA and L2RA workshops.
• Oversee hydrological, geotechnical, and structural evaluations of dams, embankments, dikes, and levees.
• Prepare and review dam safety reports and related documents.
• Manage clients, projects, and deliverables.
• Provide dam safety training and lead EAP exercises with clients.
• Conduct meetings and present findings to clients and regulators.
• Lead or support remedial designs for various dams.
• Mentor junior staff on dam safety topics.
• Market professional services, write proposals, and manage project scheduling.
• Assist in subcontractor selection for dam safety activities.

Connaissances

Project management

Client relationship management

Verbal and written communication

Mentoring

Proposal development

Formation

B.S. in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Outils

AutoCAD

GeoStudio (SLOPE/W)

AllPile

Rocscience

HEC-RAS

Description du poste

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Senior Dam Safety Engineer - FERC-IC

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer - FERC-IC to join our team in multiple locations across the United States. We are looking for a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a strong background in civil, structural, hydrological, or geotechnical engineering as it relates to FERC dam safety evaluations. This position can be fully remote and the option for flexible working hours is available for the right candidate. This position requires direct collaboration with clients on federally-regulated hydroelectric projects. We are looking for a professional with exceptional client relationships, project management experience, and FERC regulatory experience. If you are passionate about dam safety and eager to contribute to impactful water resource projects, we encourage you to apply.

Who we are

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don't look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they're proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.

Responsibilities

• Perform dam safety related work, including FERC Part 12D inspections (both CAs and PIs) and Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE) types dam safety services
• Lead or participate in Potential Failure Modes Analysis (PFMA) and Level 2 Risk Analysis (L2RA) workshops
• Oversee dam safety related hydrological, geotechnical, and structural evaluations of dams, embankments, dikes, and levees
• Prepare and review dam safety reports including DSSMRs, O&M Manuals, PSPs, ODSPs, EAPs, and STI documents
• Manage clients, projects, and deliverables.
• Provide dam safety training and lead EAP exercises (functional, tabletop, seminar, etc.) with clients
• Conduct meetings, present findings, provide guidance to clients, regulators, and/or boards.
• Lead or support remedial designs for earthfill embankment dams, concrete dams, and various other water-impounding structures
• Mentor junior staff on all aspects of dam safety
• Marketing of professional services, proposal writing, cost estimating, and project scheduling
• Assist in the selection and qualification of subcontractors (specifically for dam safety related activities)

Qualifications

• B.S. required, in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (MS preferred)
• Active PE License in good standing is required
• 15+ years of engineering consulting experience which includes FERC Part 12D, dam safety evaluations, and dam engineering design and analysis
• Previously performed the role of FERC-approved Independent Consultant or CDSE or be eligible to be approved to perform this role
• Previously performed the role of PMFA/L2RA Facilitator on a FERC-regulated Project or be eligible to be approved to perform this role.
• Significant knowledge of federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proposal development
• Knowledge of engineering design software such as AutoCAD, GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, etc.), AllPile, Rocscience, and/or HEC-RAS etc

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package

• Pay Range: 165,000-250,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

EEO

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

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